Airplane Ownership

For the first-time airplane buyer, this book is an invaluable resource and
guide. The award-winning author offers money-saving information on everything a
private pilot needs to consider before and after buying a plane: selection,
purchasing, financing, hangaring, maintenance, legal issues, and much more.

From the Back CoverGet your first plane!
Here, Ron Wanttaja walks you through the exciting process of shopping for, then
acquiring and caring for your first airplane. Featuring lots of new information
and photographs, this second edition includes the Light Sport category and
Sports Pilot license, and emphasizes how to minimize cost of ownership for a
wide range of planes. Aviation journalist Wanttaja, winner of the 1992
Aviation/Space Writers' Association Award of Excellence, guides you through
every step -- before and after your purchase.

Expert guidance on:

Prices and real-world operating expenses

Cutting the costs of plane ownership

Sizing up planes, from modern to antiques, used to partially completed
homebuilts

Privileges and limitations of the Light Sport Aircraft category

Renting vs. owning; partnerships and leasebacks

Pitfalls to avoid

Preownership inspections—avoiding getting burned

Paperwork needed to buy and register aircraft

Getting financing and the right insurance

Updated owner inspection and maintenance procedures—what you can and
can't do, illustrated